Dr.B.Kalpana,
experienced and qualified infertility specialist in South Tamil
Nadu and a member of National Board in Reproductive Medicine
offering treatment for all types of infertility problems for both men
and women .

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Invitro Fertlisation or IVF is nowadays becoming a popular way to give
birth to babies in artificial condition. It offers couples without
children a big hope to have babies. It is the advanced technique of
combining egg and sperm in their laboratoric conditions. It is one of
the costly procedure. The fertilized embryo is implanted on to the
uterus. Thousands of babies have been born through IVF since 1978,
the year in which this procedure invented.

Production
of mature and fertile eggs from ovaries by stimulating ovaries using
fertility drugs

Hormone
injection for multiple egg production (ovulation induction)

Retrieval
of eggs and sperm collection

Fertilization
and embryo transfer

Success
Rate ?

Success
rates for IVF depend on various factors such as condition, age,
location of procedure. IVF in younger ages may have improved success
rate as the egg produced in the younger ages may be more healthy.

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Infertility may refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many biological also a wide

range of physical and emotional factors can cause infertility.Many cases of apparent infertility are treatable. Infertility may have a

single cause in one of the partners, or it could be the result of a combination of factors.

Anything which occurs outside the body is called In Vitro and when Fertilization of egg with sperm occurs outside the body and then

transfered inside the Uterus.The first In Vitro fertilization was done in the test tube and that is why it is popularly known as test tube baby. Test tube baby procedure start by taking various tests also. Conventional IVF involves surgically retrieving eggs from the ovary and coupling them with sperm in the laboratory to create embryos.There are many different type of Fertility treatments available related to this.

Test tube baby of fertilization the egg is fertilized outside the women body monitor and stimulate the development of healthy egg in the ovaries,Collect the eggs,Secure the sperm combine the eggs and sperm together in the laboratory and provide the appropriate

environment for fertilization and early embryo growth, Transfer embryos into the uterus these are the common procedure related to

the In Vitro Fertilization.The risks of in vitro fertilization correspond with each specific step of the procedure.

The success rate of IVF clinics depends on a number of factors including patient characteristics and treatment approaches.The whole IVF procedure takes place within one menstrual cycle. This needs to be something that you need to know beforehand so

monitor this over the months preceding the IVF treatment. The first step involves getting a fertility assessment for both you and your hubby. This includes looking at the condition of your fallopian tubes and making sure they're in god working order.

IVF is also used for cases of male infertility that cannot be overcome with IUI treatment or other treatments. In some cases, men with no sperm in their semen may have sperm retrieved directly from the testicles or vas deferens. IVF may also be used along with Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection, which involves taking a single sperm and directly injecting it into an egg. Despite the sperm directly being injected into the egg, fertilization is still not guaranteed, but the chance of pregnancy success is much higher with ICSI than without for those who need this procedure.

Thursday, 20 June 2013

There
are many different types of fertility treatments available for
most budgets of those couples who want to try to have a baby. Some of
the treatments are invasive and painful, and some are extremely
expensive, so often it is difficult to receive the type of treatment
that you think will work best in your particular case because of
budget constraints.

• Azoospermia-
This is a condition in which spermatozoa are not present in the
seminal fluid. • Low sperm motility - Sometimes, though enough
sperm is present in the semen, they may not have the ability to move
as required towards the egg. Sometimes low sperm count may also
result in low sperm motility. This may also cause infertility •
Obstruction in reproductive tract • Deficiency of certain
hormones

• Endometriosis
- This is a condition in which the endometrial cells of the uterus
strive outside the cavity and in most cases on the membrane lining
the abdomen. • PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian syndrome is a common
condition among women which may cause infertility in most women and
even can cause other complications in pregnancy. • Problems in
ovulation - Irregular menstruation results in anovulation or too
frequent ovulation which results in infertility. • Poor quality
of the egg.

This
is where eggs are extracted from the woman, sperm from the man and
the two are combined in a laboratory. Once embryos have formed, they
may all be implanted, or some may be discarded. The main issue with
IVF process is the prospect that all implanted embryos will
survive, so the expectant parents may have multiple children, which
can be a major challenge, financially as well as emotionally. The
cost of ivf Indiacan
be 50- to 70% lower than the cost in US or UK, making trip to India a
value for money proposition.

This
is a procedure that is similar to IVF; however, the sperm is injected
directly into the egg, not left to fertilize the egg in a petri dish.ICSI procedure is often used when the quantity and motility of
the sperm are major factors. It ensures fertilization rather than
leaving it to chance.

Yourfertility specialist will monitor you to determine when you are
ovulating. At that specific point in time, or as close to it as
possible, you will attend at the specialist's office with your
partner. A sperm sample will be collected and washed (to obtain the
highest concentration of sperm possible), then that sample will be
injected directly into the woman.

Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Approximately
15 percent of couples are infertile. This means they aren't able to
conceive a child even though they've had frequent, unprotected sexual
intercourse for a year or longer. In about half of these couples,
male infertility plays a role.

Male infertility is due to low sperm production, misshapen or immobile
sperm, or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses,
injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other
factors can play a role in causing male infertility.

Not
being able to conceive a child can be stressful and frustrating, but
a number of male infertility treatments are available.

The
production of sperm is a complex process and requires normal
functioning of the testicles (testes) as well as the hypothalamus and
pituitary glands — organs in your brain that produce hormones that
trigger sperm production. Once sperm are produced in the testicles,
delicate tubes transport them until they mix with semen and are
ejaculated out of the penis. Problems with any of these systems can
affect sperm production. Also, there are problems of abnormal sperm
shape (morphology) or movement ….(motility). Often the cause of low
sperm count isn't ever identified.

When
participating in contact sports, wear an Protective
Cupand
Jockstrapto
protect the testicles. Sports such as Baseball,
Football,
Cricket, Lacrosse,
Hockey, Softball,
Paintball,
Rodeo, Motorcross,
Wrestling,
Soccer, Karateor
other Martial
Artsor
any sport where a ball, foot, arm, knee or bat can come into contact
with the groin.

Intrauterine
insemination (IUI)

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure for treating infertility. The
procedure for intrauterine insemination is straightforward; it takes
about 15 to 20 minutes and is usually done in a doctor's office or
clinic. Sperm that have been "washed" and concentrated are
placed directly in your uterus on the day after your ovary releases
one or more eggs to be fertilized. The hoped-for outcome of
intrauterine insemination is for the sperm to swim into the fallopian
tubes and fertilize a waiting egg, resulting in a normal pregnancy.

IUI
can be done for 6 cycles, if a couple fail to conceive in 6 cycles,
Patient should undergo ICSI to overcome their problems.

Intracytoplasmic
Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Before
a man's sperm can fertilize a woman's egg, the head of the sperm has
to attach to the outside of the egg. Then it pushes through the outer
layer of the egg to the inside of the egg (cytoplasm). Sometimes the
sperm cannot penetrate the outer layer. A procedure called
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can help fertilize the egg by
injecting the sperm directly into the egg.

In
traditional IVF(In Vitro Fertilization), the sperm are mixed with the woman's egg in a
laboratory. If ICSI is needed, a small needle is used to inject a
sperm into the center of the egg. The fertilized egg grows in a
laboratory for one to five days, and then it is placed in the woman's
uterus (womb).

ICSI
helps to overcome a man's fertility problems, for instance:

He
may produce too few sperm

His
sperm may be not be shaped correctly or move in a normal fashion

The
sperm may have trouble attaching to the egg

A
blockage in his reproductive tract may keep sperm from getting out

ICSI
can also be used when the use of traditional IVF has not produced
fertilization, regardless of the condition of the sperm.

Once
fertilization takes place, a couple's chance of giving birth to a
single baby, twins, or triplets is the same if they have IVF with or
without ICSI.

Having
a low sperm count decreases the odds that one of your sperm will
fertilize your partner's egg, resulting in pregnancy. Nonetheless,
many men who have a low sperm count are still able to father a child.

Azoospermia
:

The
most severe expression of male factor infertility is azoospermia,
where no sperm are present in the ejaculate. Azoospermia is found in
15-20% of men evaluated for infertility. Causes of azoospermia
include congenital and acquired reproductive tract obstruction as
well as spermatogenic failure.

The
approach to azoospermic patient has changed significantly with the
introduction of sperm retrieval techniques and assisted reproduction,
especially IFV/ ICSI. Nevertheless, specific treatment of azoospermia
remains not only successful but also a cost-effective option.

You
can find a solution for all types of male, female infertility at Guru
Hoapital Infertility, Madurai, a unit of Guru Hospital where a very
good success rate is maintained for IVF patients. Patients who need
hysteroscopic surgeries, Laparoscopic surgeries also undergo needed
surgery before IVF in ANISH FERTILITY & WOMEN CENTRE. You can
find a solution for your infertility under one roof.

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

A
few months ago some researchers from Denmark published a study
demonstrating that childlessness in women is associated with a
four-fold increased rate of death and a two-fold increased rate of
death in men.

IVF
is far and away the most common of the high-tech fertility
treatments, accounting for more than 99 percent of all assisted reproductive technology procedures. About 48,000 IVF babies are born
each year in the United States.In Vitro Fertilization is commonly
referred to as IVF. IVF is the process of fertilization by manually
combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish. When the IVF procedure is successful, the process is combined with a procedure
known asembryo transfer, which involves physically placing the embryo
in the uterus.

In
Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Test-tube baby is a process in which
eggs are taken out from woman's ovaries and then fertilized with
sperms in a fluid medium in the laboratory. The fertilization
procedure depends on semen parameters like sperm count, motility,
morphology etc. Eggs are placed with motile sperm overnight in
conventional IVF.

For
women in whom first-line fertility treatments have been unsuccessful
or who have other situations or conditions, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be the treatment of choice. IVF was
originally developed for women with tubal factor infertility
(non-functioning fallopian tubes); however, because of major advances
in in vitro fertilization, IVF is not always the treatment of last
resort. In fact, it is often the first-line treatment.

IVF
is often the treatment of choice for couples in who are experiencing
male factor infertility, particularly withintracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI),
a procedure in which one sperm is injected directly into the egg.

Monitor
and stimulate the development of healthy egg(s) in the ovaries.

Collect
the eggs.

Secure
the sperm.

Combine
the eggs and sperm together in the laboratory and provide the
appropriate environment for fertilization and early embryo growth.

Success
rates

The
success rate of IVF clinics depends on a number of factors including
patient characteristics and treatment approaches.

30
to 35% for women under age 35

25%
for women ages 35 to 37

15
to 20% for women ages 38 to 40

6
to 10% for women ages over 40

IVF
success rates are the percentage of all IVF procedures which result
in a favorable
outcome. Depending on the type of calculation used, this outcome may
represent the number of confirmed pregnancies, called the pregnancy rate
or number of live births, called the live birth rate.

Guru
Multispecialty Hospital, Madurai is a complete Infertility center
with high-tech technologies.
It is one of the leading infertility & women care centers in
Tamil Nadu with
an exclusive assurance to provide world-class infertility care to one
and all in need.